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PUNTS WARMER THAN WEATHER

20 January 2025 0 comments

Simon Nott share Betting Ring tales from Chepstow, Taunton and Exeter Chepstow January 5 Well, they did their best, the […]

BRIGHT FORM LIFTS KNIGHT: Paul Jacobs shines a light on some shadowy contenders

20 January 2025 0 comments

The second month of the year is normally the weakest for top-class racing and with no entries for the Dublin Racing Festival available at the time of writing and with the Cheltenham Festival around the corner you have to delve deep to find any racing of substance to preview. The Newbury Handicap Hurdle (formerly the Betfair and way before that the Schweppes) stands out.

Ben Jones: Rising Welsh star keeps his eye on the ball

20 January 2025 0 comments

Nick Townsend talks to Ben Jones, a rising star on the jumps scene and proud Welshman with a sporting background.

Ben’s Saturday racing tips: Johnny to play a tune at Ascot and Haydock

17 January 2025 0 comments

An opening mark of 116 looks very lenient for OH MY JOHNNY after a facile success at Uttoxeter last time out.

Heavy ground key to Mr Vango’s Haydock hopes in Sky Bet Peter Marsh Handicap Chase

16 January 2025 0 comments

Sara Bradstock is eyeing typically attritional Haydock ground ahead of Mr Vango’s return to action in Saturday’s Sky Bet Peter […]

Paul Nicholls to wait for Grand National weights with Kandoo Kid

14 January 2025 0 comments

Coral Gold Cup winner Kandoo Kid will not run before the Randox Grand National weights are revealed on February 11. […]

Henrietta Knight was back in the Cheltenham winner’s enclosure (Mike Egerton/PA)

Henrietta Knight celebrates Cheltenham win for promising Precious Metal

7 January 2025 0 comments

Henrietta Knight marked a triumphant return to Cheltenham with a New Year’s Day success, as Precious Metal stormed to victory in the Listed bumper.

Welsh National hero Val Dancer (David Davies/PA)

Val Dancer targeting Haydock’s Grand National Trial after triumph at Chepstow

7 January 2025 0 comments

Val Dancer, the rising star of Mel Rowley’s yard, is being prepared for the Grand National Trial Handicap Chase at Haydock following his emphatic victory in the Welsh Grand National at Chepstow.

G-Men are

G-Men are on march: Nick Townsend talks to Oliver Greenall

23 December 2024 0 comments

Nick Townsend talks to Oliver Greenall about link-up with Josh Guerriero.

Gavin’s joy

Gavin’s joy at Mason return: Casting an eye over Ireland’s rising stars

23 December 2024 0 comments

Karl Hedley casts an eye over the rising stars across the water in Ireland.

High Five

High Five could be in the offing

23 December 2024 0 comments

Jeremy Grayson has been out and about in the hunt for jumps progressives.

Jonjo Jr

Jonjo Jr targets Challow with Mister Meggit

4 December 2024 0 comments

Jonjo O’Neill Jr eyes Newbury races as the next destination for Mister Meggit and Roadlesstravelled

Norma’s colours

Norma’s colours are flying proud

25 November 2024 0 comments

Robert Cooper sees Percy Willis and Kaadam grace white and green spots and red cap.

WELL SET

WELL SET TO STEP AHEAD

25 November 2024 0 comments

Ben Morgan has ten warming prospects to follow in the coming weeks Potters Charm Passing Well -I hope this lad […]

WELSH GRAND

WELSH GRAND NATIONAL TRENDS: Wins, wind and power are key

25 November 2024 0 comments

Expert Andy Newton examines stats vital to unlocking the Welsh Grand National, one of the key festive races in Britain.

Christmas Fancies:

Christmas Fancies: Hewick to retain King George crown

25 November 2024 0 comments

Paul Jacobs casts a close eye over leading picks for some of the major jumps races in the UK this Christmas.

Ben Morgan

Bens Friday Saturday & Sundays Tips

15 November 2024 0 comments

Friday In my view it is a poor day of racing at Cheltenham today where I have struggled to find […]

MY SIX

MY SIX OF THE BEST: Racing Post Naps Champion Tipster Paul Jacobs

28 October 2024 0 comments

Paul Jacobs is a six-time winner of the Racing Post Naps Champion Tipster competition and here he marks out six jumpers to follow this season.

Ben Morgan

Bens Friday and Saturday Tips

11 October 2024 0 comments

Friday A busy day across both codes today with the return of Chepstow catching a few punters’ attention. I’m not […]

DOWN LAMBOURN

DOWN LAMBOURN WAY

23 September 2024 0 comments

Richard Eagle brings news from the Valley, Epsom and beyond Ed Walker is enjoying a wonderful season having moved into […]

Ben Morgan

Bens Saturday Tips of The Day

16 August 2024 0 comments

Another ultra competitive Saturday afternoon means there is plenty for punters to get stuck in to. Newbury hosts a decent […]

Arena Racing

Arena Racing Company (ARC) and Seat Unique Tap into Experience Economy Boom and Address Rising Demand for Premium Experiences

16 May 2024 0 comments

Britain’s largest racing group, Arena Racing Company (“ARC”) today announces a new partnership with Seat Unique to become its Official […]

BIG CHEESE

BIG CHEESE HAS PLENTY TO SMILE ABOUT

21 April 2024 0 comments

Jeremy Grayson goes on his travels to identify some top talent FAKENHAM, April 12 (Good) 2m3yds Maiden Hurdle (class 4) […]

Record support

Record support from trainers and jockeys for Racing League 2024

22 March 2024 0 comments

Racing League has received a significant boost in support for 2024, with reigning champion Flat trainers John & Thady Gosden […]

IRELAND’S CALL

IRELAND’S CALL ONCE MORE… TO BE SURE!

18 February 2024 0 comments

Robert Cooper recommends whacking a few quid on The Real Whacker at Cheltenham No such thing as a certainty? I’m […]

NICKY’S GINO

NICKY’S GINO EYES A TOUGH ROAD AHEAD

25 January 2024 0 comments

Paul Ferguson looks over Cheltenham’s trials day, Sandown, Newbury, Kempton and Dublin Racing Festival In the hope that this month’s […]

PIPERS LOOKS HARD TO CROSS

21 December 2023 0 comments

Jeremy Grayson makes the most of a frustrating time with a lot of meetings claimed by the weather BANGOR-ON-DEE, 2 […]

A REAL DUAL PURPOSE TRAINER!

21 December 2023 0 comments

Simon Nott speaks to Nigel Hawke who can train your horse – and even arrange your wedding! Nigel Hawke and […]

Ben Morgan

Bens Friday &Saturday Tips

8 December 2023 0 comments

Friday It’s going to be pretty testing at Sandown today and you’re going to need a horse that stays every […]

IS IT TIME TO MAKE THE BREKAWAY?

23 November 2023 0 comments

Paul Jacobs reveals the horse to look out for during the December meetings The final month of the year, from […]